Entry Level Network Security Engineer

GM • Warren, MI

4h

About The Position

The Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Network Firewall Engineer to join our IT security team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a passion for security and network infrastructure. You will assist in the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of firewall systems to ensure the integrity and security of our network. What You'll Do: Assist in configuring, deploying, and managing network firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco). Monitor firewall logs and alerts to identify and respond to potential threats. Support troubleshooting of firewall-related issues and network connectivity problems. Collaborate with senior engineers to implement firewall rules and policies. Participate in vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts. Document firewall configurations, changes, and incident responses. Stay current with emerging threats and firewall technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, subnets, routing, NAT)
• Familiarity with firewall technologies and security principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have a strong ability and willingness to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Internship or hands-on experience with firewalls or network security tools
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, or Palo Alto ACE
• Experience with Linux/Windows server environments

Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring, deploying, and managing network firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco)
• Monitor firewall logs and alerts to identify and respond to potential threats
• Support troubleshooting of firewall-related issues and network connectivity problems
• Collaborate with senior engineers to implement firewall rules and policies
• Participate in vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts
• Document firewall configurations, changes, and incident responses
• Stay current with emerging threats and firewall technologies

Benefits

• From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees